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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
I think many 68-72 owners think the wiper door is one of the things that make those years unique.
Wiper hatch you say?
I've always though it was a mid-mounted retractable spoiler.
The "Exotic European Sports Cars" have finally caught up with our c3 technology
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Nice one! Currently restoring my blue`73 vert. Piece by piece.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Gorgeous car...just gorgeous!
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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The yellow beast is BACK!
She runs smooth...
Since you use the feminine demonstrative SHE, all I can reply is, CUTE.



Love the shifter.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 69 Chevy
Since you use the feminine demonstrative SHE, all I can reply is, CUTE.



Love the shifter.
"CUTE"...what the heck, dripping wet with "Sexy"
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 73Corvette
"CUTE"...what the heck, dripping wet with "Sexy"
Yes if you think the shifter reminds you of a single aureola and nipple.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan 71
Hi Keith,
"the silly wiper hatch"?
I think many 68-72 owners think the wiper door is one of the things that make those years unique.
Regards,
Alan
I agree with Alan and as soon as the shop can figure out why mine does not open, I'll feel even better about 'em.
Good looking 73 enjoy!
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Great looking 73 and enjoy
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by RacrX
Since arriving in late November, she's spent about 5 minutes on the road before this weekend...an engine rebuild and then some, the body shop, and finally the detailer, and home at 5p last night.

It was worth the wait! She runs smooth, drives great, and looks be-a-utiful. Here's a pic- The light was disappearing so the bright yellow color looks off, more later...

Those wheels really pop on your car,I noticed the wheels first before the bright yellow color.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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Those wheels really pop on your car,I noticed the wheels first before the bright yellow color.

Thanks...I was tempted to switch them back to the original rally wheels, but I'm really starting to like them.
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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Here we go- took some photos today with the good camera:




















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Wow nice car I love that Yella
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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That is a slick looking 73. Nice job!
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